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Facebook Marketplace can be a great resource for buying and selling, especially within your local community. However, scams are nothing new on this platform, since it can be difficult to vet sellers and buyers. Last year, 18.7% of people who reported to BBB that they lost money in a scam said it took place on

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is recognized every September by organizations around the world to raise funds for children affected by cancer. If you’re planning to donate to the cause this month, do your research first! That way, you can be confident your donation is being put to good use. Major charitable movements can sometimes attract

Securing Missouri’s most famous author’s work for another century The hand-written manuscript of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain has returned home to its official display at the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site after being conserved and preserved. The original The Adventures of Tom Sawyer manuscript opened to display handwritten text displayed

September is National Preparedness Month – a great time to check in and see if there’s anything you need to do to make sure you and your family know what to do in case of an emergency or natural disaster. Part of being prepared for a disaster is having a plan for repairs to your

The House and Senate convened at noon on Wednesday to consider the 201 line-items eligible for consideration for Veto override. Procedurally, any motions to override a veto must begin in the originating chamber. Traditionally, the sponsor of the bill makes any motions to override a veto. As it pertains to the 13 budget bills, those

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the opening of the 2023-2024 school year Bus Grant Program grant round. This is a noncompetitive grant and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants. The deadline to apply is May 8, 2024. The Bus Grant Program is

If you have a college student who just started classes, now’s a good time to talk about preventing fraud while they’re on campus. Young adults are often less experienced with credit and finances, and are navigating financial life events like loans, scholarships or budgeting for the first time – making them a popular target for

by Phill Brooks Recent disputes and lawsuits about how abortion-rights initiative petitions would be summarized on the ballot demonstrates a serious problem with the process required in Missouri before signatures can be collected. Under the current process, the top of the proposal contains an estimated cost written by the state auditor and a short description

by Susan Croce Kelly Before the word Ozarks was synonymous with the idea of goofy hillbillies, fast boats, and family vacations, it was a place where real people lived their lives day-to-day and learned about the world from their local newspapers. A new book from the University of Arkansas Press, Newspaperwoman of the Ozarks, the

As a new school year kicks into gear, be on the lookout for scam streaming links when you’re watching a high school sports event online. While many pandemic-era adjustments to high school athletic events have vanished, live streaming has stuck around. Live streams can be a great way for fans to join in on the